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Written question asked by Graeme Downie (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with European partners on strengthening cooperation with Ukraine in defence innovation and dual-use technology development.

Answer

This March, I led the seventh and largest Trade Mission to Ukraine. The mission brought together government and industry officials from the UK, Europe, and Ukraine to discuss opportunities for long-term cooperation and investment, and to promote greater collaboration with defence industrial companies inside Ukraine.

This week [17 March 2026], the UK and Ukraine signed an enhanced security and defence industrial declaration, which strengthens collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. This latest step in the 100 Year Partnership recognises the growing role of advanced drone capabilities and data to help protect military forces, defence infrastructure and national security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119708
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Defence Cooperation EU countries Innovation Ukraine Technology
Link
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